3 biggest upsets Australia faced in Cricket history

Australia have long been regarded as one of the most formidable sides in world cricket. Throughout the various eras of the sport, they have been a force to reckon with, stretching their dominance across all teams and conditions. Their record across all formats has made them a difficult team to beat, whether at home or abroad.

Yet there have been moments when the unexpected happened, and opponents managed to get the better of them in stunning fashion. Their dominance often leaves the cricket world in a position where every such result is looked upon with much fanfare and fervour due to the sheer magnitude of their dominance.

Australia entered the ICC T20 World Cup 2007 as reigning ODI world champions, making them heavy favourites in every match they played. Batting first after winning the toss, they posted 138, with Brad Hodge contributing 35 not out and Andrew Symonds adding 33. Elton Chigumbura was the standout bowler for Zimbabwe, finishing with figures of 3 for 20.

Zimbabwe's chase looked in serious trouble when they slipped to 70 for 4. However, Brendan Taylor held his nerve and played an unbeaten knock of 60 off 45 deliveries to guide his side home. Vusi Sibanda had given Zimbabwe a brisk start with 23 off 16 balls at the top of the order. The result raised questions about whether the Aussies had approached the relatively new T20 format with the seriousness it deserved.